Love Lies Bleeding Seeds – 100 Amaranthus caudatus | Ornamental Trailing Red Flower

Love Lies Bleeding (Amaranthus caudatus) is a striking ornamental annual known for its long, cascading crimson flower tassels that resemble trailing ropes. These unique blooms add dramatic texture and color to garden borders, containers, and cut flower arrangements. The plant's arching habit and vibrant red pendulous flowers make it a standout choice for cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.

Easy to grow from seed, Love Lies Bleeding thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, reaching maturity in a single season. Its unusual form and rich color provide visual interest from midsummer until frost, and the flowers are excellent for fresh or dried arrangements.

Plant Features

• Dramatic trailing red flower tassels
• Fast-growing annual with arching habit
• Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects
• Excellent for cut and dried flower arrangements
• Low-maintenance and heat-tolerant

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Amaranthus caudatus
• Plant Type: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, average fertility
• Water Requirements: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Upright with cascading flower tassels
• Bloom Season: Summer to fall
• Mature Height: 3–5 feet
• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Love Lies Bleeding seeds directly outdoors after the last frost date, or start indoors 4–6 weeks before transplanting. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface; they need light to germinate. Keep soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge, which typically takes 7–14 days at 70–75°F (21–24°C). Once established, water moderately and avoid over-fertilizing, as rich soil can promote excessive foliage at the expense of flowers.

Thin seedlings to the recommended spacing to allow good air circulation. These plants are generally pest-free and require little maintenance. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming, or leave some tassels to dry for seed saving.

What's Included

100 Love Lies Bleeding seeds (Amaranthus caudatus).